Eintracht Frankfurt seeks new goalkeeper, eyes Noah Atubolu from Freiburg
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:48 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Eintracht Frankfurt is reportedly looking for a new first-choice goalkeeper after a disappointing 7-0 defeat against Brentford in a pre-season friendly. Following the match, the club has identified SC Freiburg's Noah Atubolu as their preferred target. Frankfurt's current goalkeepers, Kauã Santos and Michael Zetterer, have struggled to secure the starting position. Meanwhile, Atubolu, who has been linked with potential moves to the Premier League, could instead remain in the Bundesliga with Frankfurt. The situation could develop quickly as the summer transfer window nears its conclusion.
- •Frankfurt lost 7-0 to Brentford in a pre-season match.
- •Kauã Santos and Michael Zetterer have not claimed the starting goalkeeper role.
- •Noah Atubolu is seen as Frankfurt's top option for the position.
- •Atubolu has been linked with moves to English clubs but could stay in Germany.
- •Frankfurt is expected to pursue further transfers before the September deadline.
- 8:48 AMYahoo Sports — Atubolu splits with agency amid transfer uncertainty as Eintracht Frankfurt interest persists
- 9:18 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Frankfurt plan to make move for Freiburg keeper Atubolu
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Eintracht Frankfurt ready to rival Marseille, Bournemouth, Napoli and Juventus for Atubolu
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Noah Atubolu may remain in the Bundesliga after all, Eintracht Frankfurt seek new keeper after Brentford debacle
"Eintracht Frankfurt are planning to make a move for Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu, the Kicker sports magazine said on Sunday evening. According to the report, the 24-year-old player is willing to leave Freiburg in the current transfer window, while Frankfurt are looking for a new number one.
"SC Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu has been looking for a move away for some time now, but with the transfer window entering its final phase, a transfer has still not materialised for the 24-year-old...
"Eintracht Frankfurt are considering a move for wantaway SC Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu, according to Kicker.The report suggests that Eintracht have decided to bring in a new No. 1, with the 24-ye...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 8:48 AMAtubolu splits with agency amid transfer uncertainty as Eintracht Frankfurt interest persists
SC Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu has been looking for a move away for some time now, but with the transfer window entering its final phase, a transfer has still not materialised for the 24-year-old...
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 9:18 AMReport: Frankfurt plan to make move for Freiburg keeper Atubolu
Eintracht Frankfurt are planning to make a move for Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu, the Kicker sports magazine said on Sunday evening. According to the report, the 24-year-old player is willing to leave Freiburg in the current transfer window, while Frankfurt are looking for a new number one.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 7:00 AMEintracht Frankfurt ready to rival Marseille, Bournemouth, Napoli and Juventus for Atubolu
Eintracht Frankfurt are considering a move for wantaway SC Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu, according to Kicker.The report suggests that Eintracht have decided to bring in a new No. 1, with the 24-ye...
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 8:45 PMNoah Atubolu may remain in the Bundesliga after all, Eintracht Frankfurt seek new keeper after Brentford debacle
Eintracht Frankfurt have reportedly decided to enter the market for a new first-choice goalkeeper following their disastrous pre-season finale against Brentford. Kicker reports that SC Freiburg keeper...
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